Public Relations, BA
Telling engaging stories. Influencing opinions. Building relationships with key stakeholders. If you already possess these talents or want to develop them, then the field of public relations could be a perfect fit. PR professionals incorporate creativity, research, analysis and communication skills across a variety of platforms to help frame the public perception of an organization, company, person or campaign. It’s a rewarding career that crosses countless industries, from business and politics to sports and entertainment.
And Belmont University offers one of the best programs to prepare students for this flexible career path. Since the establishment of the public relations major at Belmont in 2004, our public relations graduates are in demand throughout the region, from coast to coast and around the world. Whether you want to work for a prestigious firm, manage the public relations strategy for a corporation or nonprofit organization, or work as a self-employed public relations practitioner, you truly have countless ways to create an impact in the world with this degree.
An interdisciplinary program combining communication, journalism and marketing attributes, public relations courses will emphasize the writing and business savvy pertinent to this dynamic industry. Classes engage students with projects that encourage involvement within the community and provide hands-on experience graduates can add to their resumes. Our professors truly believe in not using only the textbooks, but real practice within the professional world as a teaching tool. Because of our strong connection to the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) and the community, professors often bring in guest speakers who provide even more real-world experience and advice.
In today’s job market, the most competitive public relations graduates will be those who have experience in leadership and internships along with the recommended coursework. Nashville offers extensive and diverse PR internship opportunities, making Belmont the perfect place to study public relations.
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Application Processing Time in Days: 30
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
The Jack C. Massey Career Development Center provides access to assessments and internships and assists students with career exploration. The Massey College of Business has a strong relationship with the business community in Nashville and beyond. Our students benefit from many opportunities to explore career paths and gain experience in the real world of business through internships. During the course of an academic year, more than 100 students from the Jack C. Massey College of Business at Belmont University participate in internships for course credit.
Handshake is a comprehensive career management software program which allows you to access online job listings; upload a resume; participate in campus recruiting; and connect with employers. You must be registered with this system and have an approved resume uploaded to apply for jobs through the system. The CDC frequently sends job alerts via email to targeted candidates based on the profile information you provide.
Focus is a self-paced career guidance tool designed to help with career planning & exploration. Focus will help you:
- Analyze your career planning status
- Assess your interests, skills, work values, personality and preferences
- Explore occupations and career paths compatible with your personal attributes
- Map out your career goals and action plans
CareerShift is a comprehensive online resource, designed to support the #1 request of job seekers: an easy to use web site to conduct and organize their job search. CareerShift's set of tools and applications provide an easy-to-use approach to crack the "hidden job market" and manage the job hunt all in one place. You can: 1) Search, store & record job listings at all publically posted websites, company websites, and newspapers and 2) Get inside contact information immediately, including email addresses, for millions of companies, even alumni, then save and manage your lists. Access by clicking word "CareerShift" above.
PSW Opportunity
Post-Study Work visa or permit, allowing international students on F-1 visas to work in the US after completing their studies, typically through Optional Practical Training (OPT).
Eligibility:
To be eligible for OPT, students must have been enrolled full-time in a US educational institution for at least one academic year and be seeking work related to their major.
Duration:
Students can apply for up to 12 months of OPT, either before they finish their studies (pre-completion) or after graduation (post-completion).
STEM OPT:
Students in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields can apply for an extended OPT period of up to 24 months.
Contact our PSA counselor for more information
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
While Belmont is test optional, Non U.S. Citizen applicants must satisfy one of these English language proficiency requirements before an admissions decision can be made:
- TOEFL = 80
- IELTS = 6.5
- Duolingo = 105
- SAT = 550 Evidence-Based Reading and Writing or 29 Reading
- ACT = 23 English or Reading
- GCSE = C or 4 on the English language exam
- IB Diploma Programme = 5 on English A or B Language
- Oxford ELLT = 7
- Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English = C1 Advanced
- Cambridge Certificate of English Proficiency = C2
- Gateway English = 475
- Pearson Academic Plus = 58
- ITEP = 3.9
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Bachelors/UG Degree
- Duration: 04 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
175000 USD
Average Cost of Living: 14000 USD /year
Application Fee: 50 USD
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